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<blockquote data-quote="Campbell" data-source="post: 7801121" data-attributes="member: 16586"><p>Pathfinder 2 has a much more flexible and fluid action economy. The martial character classes are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this action economy because their abilities are much more efficient at utilizing it than spell casters. They have access to powerful reaction abilities that can shape the tenor of a fight. They are simply better at the action economy than casters. This allows you to express your skill at playing the game effectively as a martial character.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand most spells take 2 or 3 actions to cast greatly limiting their mobility. Many powerful spells require you to sustain them which also takes an action. While sustaining a spell you are limited to casting 2 action spells if you do not need to move. If you move and sustain a spell you generally cannot cast. The action economy is largely your enemy if you are playing a spell caster.</p><p></p><p>Also the action economy is not just used for combat in Pathfinder 2. It is used for encounter mode which can include action scenes and social encounters. Many abilities interface pretty well in these situations as well, particularly action scenes like chases or trap rooms.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Campbell, post: 7801121, member: 16586"] Pathfinder 2 has a much more flexible and fluid action economy. The martial character classes are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this action economy because their abilities are much more efficient at utilizing it than spell casters. They have access to powerful reaction abilities that can shape the tenor of a fight. They are simply better at the action economy than casters. This allows you to express your skill at playing the game effectively as a martial character. On the other hand most spells take 2 or 3 actions to cast greatly limiting their mobility. Many powerful spells require you to sustain them which also takes an action. While sustaining a spell you are limited to casting 2 action spells if you do not need to move. If you move and sustain a spell you generally cannot cast. The action economy is largely your enemy if you are playing a spell caster. Also the action economy is not just used for combat in Pathfinder 2. It is used for encounter mode which can include action scenes and social encounters. Many abilities interface pretty well in these situations as well, particularly action scenes like chases or trap rooms. [/QUOTE]
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